About
A clump-forming to spreading deciduous herbaceous perennial that forms a neat, low mound of lance shaped, silver spotted leaves with a stunning display of azure-blue flowers in early spring.
About the genus
Pulmonaria can be herbaceous or semi-evergreen rhizomatous perennials with terminal clusters of funnel-shaped flowers in late winter or early spring, and often strikingly patterned leaves developing in summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Clay
Soil pHNeutral, Acid
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, North-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming, Clump forming
FoliageDeciduous, Semi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationBest grown in moist but well-drained soil in partial shade
PruningOld, faded foliage can be trimmed if required.
PropagationPropagate by division
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails when foliage first emerges
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to Powdery mildews in dry conditions